ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Crusader Community Health, a non-profit health center providing primary care services for people in need, is working with area Walgreens pharmacies to offer affordable and convenient prescription services to Crusader patients. Through a federal drug-pricing program called 340B, Crusader patients who are uninsured may purchase most prescriptions at discounted prices at participating Walgreens pharmacies in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, DeKalb and Ogle counties in Northern Illinois.

The 340B program provides prescription drugs at discounted prices to eligible hospitals and health centers, and aims to improve medication adherence and the overall health of the populations they serve by making medications more affordable.

"We applaud Walgreens for its willingness to build a relationship with us knowing that this program greatly expands affordable prescription access to uninsured patients," said Gordon Eggers, Jr., President and CEO, Crusader Community Health.

Many of the Walgreens locations offer evening and weekend hours, drive thru pharmacies and select stores are open 24 hours.

Crusader Community Health will continue to provide pharmaceutical services at the 1200 West State and 1100 Broadway Crusader pharmacies in Rockford.

Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality, primary health care for people in need. Accredited by the Joint Commission, more than 46,000 patients of all ages depend on Crusader for medical, dental, preventive services. Crusader has four clinics located in Rockford, Loves Park and Belvidere, Illinois. To schedule an appointment call: 815-490-1600 or for more information visit www.crusaderhealth.org

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